The 20 Best Rheumatoid Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 197 doctor with experience in Rheumatoid Lung Disease near Bronx, NY. Of these, 166 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Medical Arts Pavilion Rheumatology

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kumthekar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He received his medical degree from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, India and trained in Internal Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He further completed his sub-specialty training in Rheumatology at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Kumthekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Columbia University Medical Center Division Of Rheumatology

    161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Giles is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Giles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    Jacobi Medical Center

    1400 Pelham Parkway, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Johnson is the Chief of Rheumatology at Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospitals.  She graduated from Brown University with an A.B. in Religious Studies in 2001, and MD in 2006.  She has a masters in epidemiology from Columbia Mailman School of Public Health in 2013.  She runs the musculoskeletal ultrasound program for the Einstein rheumatology fellows, and runs a weekly ultrasound clinic at Jacobi.  Dr. Johnson runs the  Lupus Center at Jacobi, and is actively running lupus clinical trials. She also has run several quality improvement projects  including one about the improving the quality of care of rheuamatoid arthritis in an underserved community which resulted in our hospital being selected as a model of excellence for RA care.  Dr. Johnson speaks Spanish and is dedicated to provided high quality care in an underserved area. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Sjogren Syndrome, and Lupus Nephritis.

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    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dahlia Hassan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Arthritis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Gupta is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    CUIMC/Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion

    1150 Saint Nicholas Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Winchester is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Winchester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Winchester is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bernstein's clinical and research interests focus on systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), as well as on the detection and treatment of interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension in patients with autoimmune diseases. She is the Florence Irving Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and an Associate Attending at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Bernstein is the founder and Director of the Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian Scleroderma Center.Dr. Bernstein graduated summa cum laude from Amherst College, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society while a medical student at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She was the recipient of the American College of Rheumatology Distinguished Fellow Award and the Charles L. Christian Award for Excellence in Musculoskeletal Research while a rheumatology fellow at Hospital for Special Surgery. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to systemic sclerosis research, Dr. Bernstein received the Edith Busch Prize for Young Investigators at the 8th Systemic Sclerosis World Congress. Dr. Bernstein has received grants from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, Arthritis Foundation, and Rheumatology Research Foundation to study lung disease in scleroderma. Her ongoing research projects focus on interstitial lung disease in scleroderma and on lung transplantation in patients with autoimmune diseases. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Scleredema, and Scleroma. Dr. Bernstein is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Presbyterian Hospital

    622 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lederer is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lederer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

    177 Ft. Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Yevgeniya Gartshteyn is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gartshteyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Arthritis. Dr. Gartshteyn is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Bathon is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bathon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Advanced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dimitrios Pappas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane S. Kang, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in the Division of Rheumatology and a bioethicist with a Masters of Bioethics from Columbia University. She was the Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director at CUIMC for over a decade, was named an Ewig Clinical Scholar at CUIMC for her work in teaching and education and received a Fellowship Training Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF).In addition to being actively involved in teaching and trainee education, Dr. Kang has been interested in addressing bioethical issues in medicine and rheumatology. She was awarded the RRF Clinician Scholar Educator Award, which supported her work in creating an online, interactive bioethics curriculum for trainees, covering topics such as the recruitment of vulnerable research subjects and the globalization of clinical research. Her bioethics work also includes exploring participant preferences for the return of research results, investigating researchers’ practices and views on returning incidental findings, and using the arts to address physician well-being, moral injury and health equity.Dr. Kang served on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Board of Directors, as Chair of the ACR Ethics and Conflict of Interest Committee, and as Co-Chair of the ACR Strategic Planning Task Force and Co-Chair of the ACR In-Training Examination Taskforce. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Goodpasture Syndrome, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Kang is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Luo is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Clinically, he shows a keen interest in the full spectrum of complex immune-mediated rheumatic diseases, including those with diagnostic uncertainty, and is dedicated to offering compassionate care to his patients. He serves as a faculty member of the CUIMC/NYP Scleroderma Program. Furthermore, Dr. Luo leads a multidisciplinary rheumatology genetics clinic, aiming to provide molecular diagnoses for patients suspected of having rare monogenic immune disorders. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Dr. Luo graduated from Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital His rheumatology fellowship was conducted at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he also received a Master of Health Sciences degree through the NIH-Duke Clinical Research Training Program. Dr. Luo has received the Scientist Development Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation. Dr. Luo’s ongoing research focuses on elucidating the genetic underpinnings of complex autoimmune rheumatic diseases, with a particular emphasis on systemic sclerosis. Dr. Luo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Polychondritis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and MAGIC Syndrome. Dr. Luo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR, completed undergraduate studies atJohns Hopkins University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Heattended medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine andcompleted his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview MedicalCenter, where he served as Chief Resident. He completed his Rheumatologyfellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and was nominated for the 2019Distinguished Fellow Award from the American College of Rheumatology. Hisresearch and writings have been published in The New England Journal ofMedicine, JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, Arthritis Care and Research, andThe Journal of Graduate Medical Education, among other journals. Heparticipated in fellowships with the American Federation for Aging Research(Medical Student Training in Aging Research), the American Austrian Foundation(Max Kade Clinical Clerkship in Vienna, Austria), and the Fellowships at Auschwitzfor the Study of Professional Ethics (through Yale School of Medicine). Heis a co-editor of the textbook Clinical Innovation in Rheumatology: Past,Present, and Future and a co-editor of the textbook series InterdisciplinaryRheumatology. He is also a staff writer for The Rheumatologist, aperiodical that reaches over 10,000 readers. He is board certified inrheumatology and internal medicine. Dr. Liebowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Bursitis. Dr. Liebowitz is board certified in Rheumatology. Dr. Liebowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine | Rheumatology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Teja Kapoor, MD is a graduate of New York Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She completed her Rheumatology fellowship at Columbia-NY Presbyterian, before joining full-time academic faculty. Dr. Kapoor is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Program Director for the Columbia Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program.Dr. Kapoor has clinical and research interests in Sjogren’s Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), with years of experience in managing patients with complex multi-organ involvement of their autoimmune disease. She has an interdisciplinary approach to managing her large cohort of patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome, working with Ophthalmology, Dental, ENT, Pulmonary, OB-GYN, and other specialists. She has lectured on SLE and Sjogren’s Disease at regional, national, and international conferences, with a multitude of book chapters and peer-reviewed article publications on the topics of autoimmune diseases. She is the recipient of the 2023-2024 Daniel V. Kimberg Memorial Junior Faculty Award for outstanding teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students. She is the Course Co-Director for Rheumatology and Autoimmunity for medical students at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and MASS Phenotype. Dr. Kapoor is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Kapoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Christine Kim Garcia is the Frode-Jensen Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her laboratory studies the genetic basis of lung disease, including pulmonary fibrosis. She is the Chief of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine Division within the Department of Medicine, a member of the Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics and an affiliate of the Institute for Genomic Medicine. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Garcia is board certified in Pulmonary Disease Medicine. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 3, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. McGroder is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care. She specializes in caring for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis. Her clinical and translational research has focused on gaining a better understanding the earliest stages of pulmonary fibrosis. She is also studying the long-term pulmonary effects of COVID-19. Clinically, Dr. McGroder is involved in numerous clinical trials that investigate possible therapeutics for patients with ILD. It is her goal to integrate Columbia’s top-tier research and excellent clinical diagnostics and resources to provide patients with the best possible care. Dr. Mcgroder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Mcgroder is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care. Dr. Mcgroder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    12 East 86th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Adlersberg was educated at the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated junior year Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the nation's oldest medical school and one of its most prestigious. He completed a coveted residency at the country's most respected city hospital and training ground for clinical medicine, the Bellevue Hospital Center of NYU Langone Medical Center in New York. Dr. Adlersberg did his fellowship in Rheumatology and Immunology as an NIH-Postdoctoral Fellow at the Irvington House Institute of NYU Medical Center under the guidance of the late Edward C. Franklin, M.D., a world-renowned immunologist and member of the National Academy of Sciences.Dr. Adlersberg was recruited by Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1974 and spent the next six years teaching and doing biochemical research on inheritance factors in cancer and arthritis. He is the author of a host of peer-reviewed scientific papers, including several publications that led to groundbreaking discoveries on how human cells make cancer-killing antibodies. He is the recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Cancer Society.In 1980, Dr. Adlersberg left the world of the laboratory and clinical research to practice medicine in Manhattan. He is one of the most experienced physicians in New York in the use of biologic drugs for the treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions involving destructive inflammation.Dr. Adlersberg has been voted one of the best doctors in New York repeatedly by New York Magazine and the Castle Connelly Guide. On Oct 17th, 2003, he was honored by the Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn NY as Journalist of the Year at a ceremony in Brooklyn attended by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. He was also awarded a New York City Council Citation for his ""exemplary service to the City and the community through medical journalism"", awarded by Gifford Miller, then Speaker of the New York City Council.Dr. Adlersberg is an Elected Member of the New York Academy of Science. He is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and an Elected Member of the New York Rheumatism Association.In December 2004, Dr. Adlersberg was elected to the Board of Governors of the Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter, where he continues to serve. He was selected to appear in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and Who's Who in the World.". Dr. Adlersberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine At Lenox Hill

    100 East 77th Street, 4 East, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richa Nahar is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Nahar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Nahar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease.

    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    Experienced in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
    160 East 72nd Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Lipschitz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lipschitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatoid Lung Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Lipschitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatoid Lung Disease?

    Rheumatoid lung disease is a group of lung problems related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The condition can include:

    • Blockage of the small airways (bronchiolitis obliterans)
    • Fluid in the chest (pleural effusions)
    • High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)
    • Lumps in the lungs (nodules)
    • Scarring (pulmonary fibrosis)

    When should I see a Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor near Bronx, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor near Bronx, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctors near Bronx, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctors near Bronx, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor near Bronx, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor near Bronx, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctors near Bronx, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatoid Lung Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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